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Provides information about the history, daily life, social structure, and culture of the Vikings.

"The Viking Age--between 750 and 1050--saw an unprecedented expansion of the Scandinavian peoples. As traders and raiders, explorers and colonists, they reshaped the world between eastern North America and the Asian steppe. Based on the latest archaeological and textual evidence, Children of Ash and Elm tells the story of the Vikings on their own terms: their politics, their cosmology, their art and culture. From Björn Ironside, who led an expedition...

It is the Middle Ages, and nothing is more feared in England than Viking warriors. In one of many raids, Viking leader Ragnar kills the English king and forces himself on the Queen. With the King dead, his brother takes the thrown but unknown to anyone but a trusted servant, the Queen is now with child. In order to protect the boy, he is sent away to be raised in safety away from the new King. Twenty years later, the Vikings under are still raiding...

Provides facts about those hardy Scandinavians who flourished from 800 to 1100.

An illustrated survey of the history, customs, religion, politics, and everyday life of the Vikings.

Presents an illustrated look at the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.

Sigurd learns lessons from his father so he'll be ready for the adventures to come. The time finally arrives when Sigurd sets out across the sea to Wineland. The voyage is filled with new sights, people, and hardships.

Examines the history, culture, daily life, and explorations of the Vikings.